RN Program Coordinator – Structural Heart

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
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When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

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Job Title

RN Program Coordinator – Structural Heart

Requisition Number

43144

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES

Compensation Type

Salaried

Job Category

Nursing / LVN

Hours Worked

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

Job Summary: The RN Program Coordinator leads the planning, development and implementation of program goals designed for system wide improvement in the care of patients. The position is responsible for educating, coordinating and navigating patients through the JPS Health Network.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Assists with the planning, coordination, implementation and education.
• Coordinates and oversees ongoing performance improvement processes related to respective department.
• Collaborates with medical staff to provide individualized patient care.
• Monitors program metrics, identifies benchmarks and establishes opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for collecting outcome data and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Provides the organization with appropriate strategies for a successful program; participates in interdisciplinary committees; and others as assigned.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers, staff members, and other health professionals.
• Participate in research studies as needed, adhering to all policies of the Institutional Review Board.
• Develops and provides education to patients and their families about the program, advance care planning and services available at JPS Health Network.
• Services as a liaison between the inpatient/outpatient flow of patients. Coordinate outpatient clinic schedule according to current inpatient census. Assists in scheduling outpatient follow-up appointments for patients as they are discharged from inpatient.
• Develops and recommends protocols and guidelines for respective program and best practices.
• May be required to provide nursing interventions where appropriate: fluid and/or medication administration, EKGs, laboratory testing (i.e. blood draws, urine collection).
• Assists with special projects across the JPS Network as assigned by leadership.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
• Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Masters of Science in a healthcare related field from an accredited college or university within one year of hire.
• 5 plus years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 plus years of experience in critical care.
• 2 plus years of experience providing care to end of life patients and families.
• CHPN, PCCN, and/or CCRN certification.
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States